Diagnostic Radiology Technologist - Operating Room - Rotaion

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits from day one

Vision and dental coverage

Support for domestic partners

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pennsylvania is seeking a Radiologic Technologist to administer ionizing radiation for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. The role involves performing radiographic procedures, ensuring patient care and safety, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. New graduates must obtain ARRT certification within 6 months. The position offers healthcare benefits from day one, including vision and dental coverage. Strong emphasis on patient safety and confidentiality throughout the job.

Qualifications

• New graduates must obtain ARRT-R registry within 6 months of hire.
• Applicants hired after March 10, 2024, must complete advancement steps within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct patient identification and preparation for exams.
• Utilize appropriate imaging protocols while maximizing patient care.
• Prepare and administer medications as prescribed.
• Evaluate images for proper positioning and quality.
• Educate and monitor students and health care providers.
• Assist with fluoroscopic and specialized radiologic procedures.
• Perform diagnostic radiographic procedures outside of Radiology Department as necessary.

Skills

Patient safety

Radiographic imaging

Confidentiality

ALARA principles

Education and monitoring

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology

Tools

ARRT certification

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Job Summary

$20,000 sign on bonus for eligible applicants!! Radiologic Technologists are responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes. A Radiologic Technologist performs a full scope of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures and acquires and analyzes data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. Radiologic Technologists independently perform or assist the licensed practitioner in the completion of radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures. Radiologic Technologists prepare, administer, and document activities related to medications and radiation exposure in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations, or lawful institutional policy.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job‑specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all‑inclusive; they represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department‑specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Job Duties

• Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and that clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality.
• Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, optimizing patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable).
• Preparing and/or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data, post‑processing of data if applicable.
• Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers.
• Assisting the licensed practitioner with fluoroscopic and specialized radiologic procedures.
• Performing diagnostic radiographic and noninterpretive fluoroscopic procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner, including those procedures performed outside of the Radiology Department (i.e., Operating room, Endoscopy, ICU, etc.).

Position Details

• New graduates must obtain ARRT‑R registry within 6 months of the date of hire.
• Applicants hired after March 10 2024 must complete steps required for advancing to level 2 within 24 months.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Radiologic Technology (Required).

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s):

• Certified Radiology Technologist within 24 months – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Basic Life Support Certification – Default Issuing Body.

Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.